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Broadcast Technicians

Median Salary
57,690
Job Outlook
+3%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to acquire, edit, and transmit audio and video for radio or television programs. Control and adjust incoming and outgoing broadcast signals to regulate sound volume, signal strength, and signal clarity. Operate satellite, microwave, or other transmitter equipment to broadcast radio or television programs.

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of broadcast, sound, and video technicians is projected to grow 3 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 12,900 openings for broadcast, sound, and video technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$22,450

10%

$57,690

Median

$101,780

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Associate's degree

    43%

  • Some college

    26%

  • High school

    17%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    10%

  • Bachelor's degree

    2%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
  • Communications Technology/Technician
  • Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Computers and Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Communications and Media
  • English Language

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.